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RZ 9697

1956 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,937 mi
Last recorded4,937 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1956 Austin Healey10,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRZ 9697
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 4,937 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 4,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 3,290 miles

slight front brake imbalance under light braking

Pass 17 Jul 2014 3,151 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 2,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 2,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 2,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 2,152 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 2,104 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 1,251 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey?

Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
1,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 196
brake binding 162
Stop lamp not working 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 124
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RZ 9697 is a 1956 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1956 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 10,812 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RZ 9697, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 70 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RZ 9697 registered?

RZ 9697 is a 1956 Austin Healey, first registered on 22 November 1956.

Is RZ 9697 safe to buy?

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